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Strange Cargo

1940Movie1 h 53 minNR

DramaRomance
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes67%60%
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes67%60%

Summary

Convicts escaping from Devil's Island come under the influence of a strange Christ-like figure.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Drop-in friendly

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Frank Borzage
Written by
Lawrence Hazard, Richard Sale, George Oppenheimer
Produced by
Frank Borzage, Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Music by
Franz Waxman

Everyone

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Facts

March 1, 1940 · 1 h 53 min · NR

Released
March 1, 1940
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Romance, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

The Alcatraz, Jungle Drums, Suck Out the Poison +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Strange Cargo?"

Questions about Strange Cargo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Strange Cargo?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Strange Cargo from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Strange Cargo worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%).

Is Strange Cargo good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 3 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Strange Cargo plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.